Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

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From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

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From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

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From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

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From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

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From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

a theatrical performer

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

later than; following

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

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From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

brought into existence

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

a pitched battle in the Mexican War that resulted in a major victory for American forces over Mexican forces at a locality south of Mexico City

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

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From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

a port city in southeastern Wales

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

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From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

United States writer and poet (1809-1849)

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

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From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

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From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

a male human offspring

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

carry out

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

characterized by variety

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

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From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

in or at the place that

From this reading After a varied career as plantation over-seer, school-master, and actor, with a number of expeditions in connection with hunting and Indian warfare, he settled down in 1843 as a journalist in Philadelphia, where he made the acquaintance of Edgar Allan Poe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mayne Reid was educated with a view to the Church, but finding his inclinations opposed to this calling, he emigrated to America and arrived in New Orleans on January, 1840.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading AUTHOR OF "_The Rifle Rangers_" "_The Wood Rangers_" _&c., &c._ Captain Mayne Reid was born at Ballyroney, County Down, on the 4th April, 1818, and was the son of the Rev. Thomas Mayne Reid.

people who are wounded

From this reading He behaved with conspicuous gallantry in many engagements, and was severely wounded and disabled at the storming of Chapultepec on the 13th September, 1847.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Leaving Philadelphia in 1846, he spent the summer at Newport, Rhode Island, as the correspondent of the _New York Herald_, and in December of the same year, having obtained a commission as second lieutenant in the 1st New York Volunteers, he sailed for Vera Cruz to take part in the Mexican war.